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Bobby Scott: “Those that drop out are much less likely to get a job, make a lot more--businesses don't want to move into areas where…”

On the recordMay 11, 2009
Those that drop out are much less likely to get a job, make a lot more--businesses don't want to move into areas where there is a high dropout rate.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott highlights the negative impact of high school dropouts on employment and business investment.

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